PANCHO'S.

Chicago Health Dept

4055 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2012.

Last inspected Sep 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 5
2012
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF MENS WASHROOMS; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN FRONT OF STORE LEADING INTO CEILING, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO MENS BATHROOM DOOR.

JUN 6
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations
Serious Other
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED SUCH AS NACHO CHEESE,PALETAS,ICE CREAM,ETC.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN GARAGE,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD & LABEL STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN GARAGE.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN FREEZER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE CREAM MACHINE & REMOVE DRAIN HOSES FROM OPENSITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM DIPPING WELL.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL FREEZERS.

MAY 13
2010
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; SHELVES INSIDE CLOSET, AND 2 DOORS FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANEL WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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